LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student should be able to apply and use the substance knowledge of their studies in a real-life problem solving. They should be able to successfully participate in a multi-disciplinary project team that creates a demo or a prototype of a product, service or other innovation, using agile development practices, design and product research methods. They should be able to write a project report that summarizes, conceptualizes, and explains the findings and ideas developed during a project as well as deliver related oral presentations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 15.09.2024 - 25.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Salu Ylirisku
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Demola (https://www.demola.net/) project work is a project course organized in collaboration with various industrial and academic partners. The project enables students to work in strategic foresight projects in multi-disciplinary teams. The project lasts rouhgly for two months and is organized according to a schedule, which is different from the Aalto periodic structure. The project involves foresight work, problem framing, concept development, demo building, and end-user validation. The course contributes to learning work-life skills as well as supports students to network with potential future partners / employers.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Pass/Fail - evaluated by Demola supervisors
Based on:
- Active participation in the project
- Delivery of the required documents, presentations, and a demo/prototype
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Project work
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Specified during the course
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring VRegistration:
Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). The application is done through the Demola website (https//demola.net). Only once Demola has approved the application, it is possible to enrol to the course via Sisu.